Health Canada
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healthHealth Canada Approves First Generic Ozempic Amid Cost Concerns
Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Ozempic, a move expected to significantly reduce costs for Type 2 diabetes patients and potentially for weight loss treatments.
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healthClimate Change Intensifies Allergy Seasons Across Canada, Experts Warn
Canadian allergy seasons are becoming harsher due to climate change, with experts warning of increased pollen production and longer, more intense allergy periods.
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healthCanada Approves First Needle-Free Treatment for Severe Allergic Reactions
Health Canada greenlights Neffy, a groundbreaking needle-free nasal spray for anaphylaxis emergencies, offering a less intimidating alternative to epinephrine autoinjectors.
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healthHealth Canada Warns: Think Twice Before Injecting Online Peptides
Health Canada issues a stern warning about the serious health risks associated with injecting unauthorized peptides purchased online, urging consumers to exercise extreme caution.
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healthDeaths Spark Call to Ban Paid Plasma Donations in Canada
Two deaths and serious health concerns have fueled demands to shut down Grifols Canada’s paid plasma centers and return plasma collection to public oversight.
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healthB.C. Boy Denied Funding for Life-Saving Brain Treatment in Germany
An eight-year-old boy with a rare brain condition is denied provincial funding for critical treatment available only in Germany, leaving his family to fundraise urgently.
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healthFrigidaire Gas Ovens Recalled Over Burn Hazard After Dozens Injured
Health Canada and U.S. authorities recall Frigidaire gas ranges due to delayed ignition causing burn risks; over 30 injuries reported.
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healthHealth Canada Recalls Smoke Alarms Due to Failure Risk
Health Canada issues urgent recall for PGST, Photoelectric, and GauTone smoke alarms that may fail to operate, posing a fire hazard.